AwardedAwarded 20 October 2025
Azure Cloud SaaS
Northumbria University · Education
In brief
Northumbria University awarded IT and software work to Softcat plc on 20 October 2025.
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What the notice says
The University of Northumbria awarded a Contract for provision of comprehensive Azure FinOps (Cloud Financial Operations) and cost optimisation services. The primary goal of this engagement is to improve resource efficiency, reduce cloud expenditure, and establish a sustainable financial management framework for our growing Azure cloud environment.
The scope of the Azure support includes several critical areas of the university's digital ecosystem.
• Azure Entra ID (formerly Azure AD)
• Corporate Website & Student Portal
• UNN Integration Platform
• Learning Analytics & MS Fabric
• Research Web Hosting
The Supplier demonstrated proven expertise in Azure FinOps and a strong track record of delivering measurable cost savings for enterprise-level clients.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Softcat plc 2 bids received | £1,890,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · notice 011195-2026
About the buyer
Northumbria UniversityLast 12 months
Procurements
25Awards
20Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
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From notice 011195-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.